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Derbyshire Local Optical Committee

The Derbyshire Local Optical Committee (DLOC) was formed in March 2008 following the reorganisation of NHS Primary Care Trusts and as of April 2013 represents Optometrists to the NHS England Local Area Team and the Derby and Derbyshire ICB.

The Member’s area is now operational. The minutes of the Committee meetings are there. Please follow the instructions and you will get an invitational email after a few days.

The next Committee meeting is on Monday 25th November 2024 at 7.00pm via zoom. Apologies to the Secretary please.

Derbyshire LOC Latest News

Latest Online systems for EeRS

Please see below for the latest update on the current provider statuses for the Eyecare electronic Referral Service (EeRS) referral system. Derbyshire Eyecare electronic Referral Service (EeRS) Providers:  Provider Sites Services/Pathways EeRS Status Go-Live date Referral Route University Hospital of Derby and Burton All – Advice and Guidance Pending TBC Please submit requests using …

30 September 2024

EeRS September 2024

This is a very fluid situation with the new pathway with Cinapsis coming on-line over next month. But here is where we stand on 16/9/2024: Important Update for the go-lives for the Eyecare electronic Referral Service (EeRS) referral system, please see confirmation of this week’s go-live dates for the Derbyshire providers below. Eyecare electronic Referral …

23 September 2024

Summer 24 Optometry Newsletter

Newsletter end of summer 2024 Final Summer 24 Newsletter V1.2

23 September 2024

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LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.

2 December 2024

Investing in Eye Care Services Could Bring £98M Net Benefits for the NHS per Year, New Findings Show

New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.

29 November 2024

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The next Committee meeting is on Monday 25th November 2024 at 7.00pm via zoom. Apologies to the Secretary please.

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